Sunday, September 14, 2008

Spicy Chicken Masala

THIS IS MY 100 th POST


INGREDIENTS

1 pound chicken with bones ( chopped in to bite size pieces )
1 onion ( sliced)
1 large tomato ( chopped)
4 to 5 cloves
1 tbs red chilli powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 tsp coriander powder
4 to 5 tbs oil
salt
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To make a paste
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1/2 bunch cilantro
5 garlic cloves
2 inch ginger root
3 tbs fresh grated coconut

Grind everything to a fine paste




METHOD
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Heat oil in a pan ,add cloves and onions sautee until onions are brown
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Now add chicken pieces, turmuric and salt ,mix everything ,partially cover and cook for 5 min
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Add ground masala paste , chopped tomatoes , chilli powder , coriander powder ,black pepper powder mix and cook on a high flame for 5 min
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Now add 1 cup of water ,cover with lid and pressure cook until 2 wistles
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Done ,garnish with fresh cilantro and lime
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Serve hot with rice for roti

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Baked Potato with Creamy mushrooms


Ingredients

Potatoes 3

For creamy mushroom
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2 tbs butter
1 tsp all purpose flour
1/2 cup sliced mushroom
2 to 3 tbs green peas
3/4cup milk
1 garlic clove
red chilli flakes
salt



Method
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Preheat oven to 350
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Scrub the potato and prick it with a fork to prevent steam from building up and causing the potato to explode in your oven.
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Bake potato for 1 to 1-1.1/2 hour
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Melt butter in a pan ,add chopped garlic ,chilli flakes ,sliced mushrooms, green peas
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Sautee everything for 5 min ,sprinkle with all purpose flour, fry for 2 min then add milk
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let it simmer for 5 min ,add salt
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Cut baked potato in the middle ,pour creamed mushrooms
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Serve hot
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Done